A study of the principles of health promotion within a framework of epidemiology. Primary, secondary and tertiary care based on the healthy people’s identified target areas is emphasized. The role of the nurse in advocating for healthy communities is included. Community resources for older adults are emphasized.

Prerequisites: a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher and a grade of C or better in all of the following: NUR3074, NUR3053 and NUR3033. Prerequisite or co-requisite: BIO4003.